Description

2-Ethyl-6-Fluorophenol is a versatile fluorinated phenolic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an ethyl and a fluorine substituent on the phenol ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays and optical devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing phenolic groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and charge-transport layers in OLEDs and other organic electronic components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and developing novel synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-6-Fluorophenol
CAS No.	24539-97-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO
Molecular Weight	140.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-2-ethylphenol; 2-Ethyl-6-fluorophenol; 1-Ethyl-3-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzene; o-Ethyl-o-fluorophenol; 2-Fluoro-6-ethylphenol; Phenol, 2-ethyl-6-fluoro-; 24539-97-7 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Ethyl-6-Fluorophenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon), please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.